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1904 U.S. Open: Back-to-Back Champ

The 1904 U.S. Open was the 10th time the tournament was played. The tournament got its first back-to-back winner this year.

Winner: Willie Anderson, 303

Where it was played: Glen View Club in Golf, Illinois

Tournament dates: July 8-9, 1904

Leader after first round: Willie Anderson and Stewart Gardner, 75

Leader after second round: Stewart Gardner, 151

Leader after third round: Fred Mackenzie, 229

Notable Notes: Defending champ Willie Anderson came from two strokes behind entering the final round to win by five shots. Anderson's 72 in Round 4 was the lowest round scored to this point in tournament history.